CWE-66

Improper Handling of File Names that Identify Virtual Resources

Medium

Description

The product does not handle or incorrectly handles a file name that identifies a "virtual" resource that is not directly specified within the directory that is associated with the file name, causing the product to perform file-based operations on a resource that is not a file.

Potential Impact

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